Good evening Gangstars and what a lovely 2 days we've had celebrating Matariki.
Nfk is so right. Trouble affect one emotionally as well as physically and it's that aspect which threw me off kilter when all means of communication went dead.
I'd like to thank everyone who tolerated my moans and groans and offered comfort. You truly are amazing friends. Thankyou.
Yesterday our group went to Papakura where a beautiful banquet awaited us. We were entertained and dined royally and came away with gift bags and other goodies.
Today, my dgs and I went to a very posh High Tea, again in celebration of the very first officially recognises Matariki.
I've always thought we needed something jolly in these cold, often wet months and although some restaurants put on a mid-winter Christmas party, it's not a
real celebration and they are very expensive too.
After the high tea, we rang for a taxi. Do I need to tell you what happened? Thought not
Fortunately, after 45 mins waiting in the cold (but sunny) carpark, dgs saw a taxi pull up outside a shop, so nipped over and asked the driver if he was free to take us home, 14km away. He did. Phew!
Dgs was very impressed by the friendliness of the kuia (elder ladies) who all told him, or me, how handsome he was and how polite and courteous.
So a nice contrast to the days of angst